Pledges

I pledge to never buy an animal again.

I will not support breeders, pet shops, or companion animal sales for profit.
Breeding fuels overpopulation. Adoption saves lives.

Explanation

Every day, thousands of healthy, loving animals are euthanized because there are simply not enough homes. Yet breeding and selling continue for money. By taking this pledge, you stand against cruelty hidden behind “cute” ads — and help stop the cycle of overpopulation. This simple choice changes everything. Sign the pledge. Share it. Join the movement.
Adopt. Don’t shop. Be their voice.

Every name added strengthens the call for national breeding regulation and animal protection laws.

Disclaimer: By signing, I affirm personal commitment to these principles. This pledge is voluntary and carries no legal or financial obligation. APF respects your privacy under POPIA.

#StopTheCycle #BreedingKills #LifeOverLitter #PrisonersOfProfit #AdoptDontShop

I pledge not to support any industry or attraction that use animals for entertainment— including zoos, circuses, animal rides, petting farms, interaction with wild animals, and photo opportunities. True compassion means letting animals live free from performance and captivity.

Explanation

What we call “fun” often means a lifetime of boredom, stress, and suffering for them.
Animals are not actors, props, or photo backdrops — they are living beings with their own needs and instincts. This pledge is a promise to see them as they truly are: wild, whole, and worthy of freedom.

Captivity is not conservation. Performance is not education. When we buy a ticket, we pay for their confinement. By taking this pledge, you stand for compassion, not exploitation.

We will fight not until cages are comfortable, but until they are empty!

Every name added strengthens the call for national breeding regulation and animal protection laws.

Disclaimer: By signing, I affirm personal commitment to these principles. This pledge is voluntary and carries no legal or financial obligation. APF respects your privacy under POPIA.

#AnimalsAreNotEntertainment #DontBeCapturedByCaptivity #CompassionOverCaged #IfItPaysItStays #FreedomNotPerformance #SeeTheSufferingNotTheShow